As many people know, a camp's dining hall is one of the most heavily-used areas on camp. Ours is no exception! Over the course of its long history, it has been most lovingly "used up." We are lacking table space, kitchen and dish space, meeting space, and ADA-accessible bathrooms, among many other things. There are some parts of the dining hall that we and our constiutents do love, however, such as the arched wooden beams and big fireplace.

2/19/2018 Update

Progress is coming along on Phase 1. Excavation and demolition started on November 1st, and as of February 19th, the focus is "finish" work. Some progress that has happened so far (check Susque's facebook for pictures and progress!):

Demolition & Excavation

Foundation & Concrete

Framing & Roof

Electric, Plumbing & Heating installation

Phoenix Composting Toilet installation

Insulation

Drywall & Finishing

Painting

Steps yet to come:

Floor leveling & epoxy

Roof joists re-installation (above former stage area)

Plumbing fixture installation

Electric fixtures / lights installation

Door installation

Chair-lift installation

Some lesser known aspects of Phase 1 are the renovations in the Hemlock Hall basement (lovingly referred to as the Rec Room):

Nearly doubled size of Pottery Studio

Carpet tiles across most of the floor

New, brighter paint color

New LED lighting throughout

Increased overall floorspace by removal of two storage areas

Starting in 2017, Camp Susque, in Partnership with T. Ross Brothers Construction, will begin the first phase of a four part expansion project. This first phase includes:

An extended floor plan - adding 28 feet Eastward to the building

Slightly larger floor space for main dining/meeting area (floor will extend to rear of current stage area)

Larger, ADA Accessible bathrooms on the first floor

More first-floor storage for tables and chairs

Wider, well-lit stairwell to the basement

Environmentally friendly Phoenix Composting toilets

Increased basement size to eventually increase overall basement area, as well as Pottery Studio and storage

The cost of this project is expected to come in at nearly $200,000. This includes the following:

Demolition & Excavation

Labor & Materials for Construction

Phoenix Composting Toilets

New Mechanical services for new portion of Hemlock Hall

Stormwater management plans for entire Hemlock Hall

Camp Susque is committed to funding this project without using debt. We have already raised over $100,000 towards this project, but still have significant needs in order to complete this project debt free. If you would like to contribute towards this project, please click the donate button below:

Enclose current porch to create building-long hallway, and extend new porch in front of existing building.

Deck & Indoor/Outdoor Fireplace overlooking Lycoming Creek

Kitchen addition, creating separate dish-room

For questions, comments, or to see floor plans for future expansion, please contact our Camp Director Peter Swift - by calling 570-998-2151 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." Revelation 4:11